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FP12 ZHG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,656 mi
Last recorded147,656 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 ZHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 147,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 147,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine misfiring

Pass 1 May 2025 143,146 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2024 137,472 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 137,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall And getting low 245/45 R18 100W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 132,536 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 132,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 130,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 125,875 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 125,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,539 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 118,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,371 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,169 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres mis-shaped

Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,086 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres mis-shaped

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,267 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 87,951 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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FP12 ZHG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP12 ZHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP12 ZHG registered?

FP12 ZHG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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